Reddit UCLA

Learning from other UCLA students’ experiences

Reddit UCLA is an informational webpage where students can ask questions and get answers from other students who have likely had relevant experiences. Visit the UCLA subreddit through the link below.

As a rule of thumb, users should be cautious when browsing the UCLA subreddit. Although there is much information available, not all of it is accurate as it is user generated. Sometimes, negative comments or feedback are based on incomplete or inaccurate information, so read and browse through the posts with a healthy amount of skepticism.

While the sheer size of UCLA can be overwhelming, it means that there is a wealth of shared knowledge from the diverse experiences of the large student and alumni community. With 53,000 users in the community, Reddit UCLA is a great place to find useful information from current and past students. Here are just a few areas in which students can learn from each other:

Classes

Around enrollment time, it’s common to find questions on Reddit UCLA about what courses to take and what the professors are like. While students can find general comments and ratings on Bruinwalk, a site where students leave reviews of UCLA courses and professors, the UCLA subreddit allows students to ask specific questions. For example, someone might ask whether taking two particular courses in the same quarter would be doable, and other users who have taken one or both of the classes could weigh in on the question. 

Jobs and internships

UCLA students searching for job and internship opportunities are not alone; there are generations of UCLA students who have gone through the same processes and their experience is a valuable resource for others to learn about. On the UCLA Reddit page, alumni share tips and tricks they picked up from when they applied for jobs and internships. They also suggest clubs and activities that look good on resumes. 

Housing

UCLA Reddit users can also help students decide where to rent by offering insight on what it’s like to live in certain dorms or apartment buildings. Former and current residents can share details such as the unit’s size, the building’s proximity to campus or what the laundry room is like.

Campus tips

One person may not be able to explore the entirety of UCLA campus in four years, but it’s easy to learn a lot of niche information about campus from Reddit UCLA. Based on answers found via the subreddit, students can find the quietest study spots, the cheapest coffee and even the nicest restrooms on campus. 

Westwood Village and LA

Students looking to explore Westwood Village and the greater Los Angeles area can find guidance on UCLA reddit. There are numerous posts recommending places to eat, unique weekend outing ideas and the most romantic college date spots.